Retail Trade Account Manager - Food Manufacturing

Home Base - South A rapidly expanding Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Retail Trade Account Manager to join their team. This role will assume responsibility for a client portfolio for independent retailers i.e. Selfridges, farm shops, where you will need to maintain and develop these accounts with a small amount of new business. The value of these accounts could be £10,000 or £1M in revenue. You will need to have proven experience managing a food product categories within independent retailers i.e. Selfridges, Farm Shops. Brand experience desirable. The majority of this client portfolio focus will sit in the southern half of the country so a home base between Birmingham, London, Bristol will be advantageous. Reporting into the Trade National Account Manager and working closely with the UK sales team to develop, establish and implement a comprehensive sales plan designed to maximise product exposure and sales growth whilst upholding the brand image. Retail Trade Account Manager responsibilities include: Build and maintain excellent working relationships with our current trade customers and give them the support to build the product brand and product range. Work towards a journey plan to ensure effective UK coverage. Establish detailed plans with key customers that demonstrate delivery of annual sales targets and ensure their achievement. Undertake product audits and provide detail for our marketing department for development, gap analysis, competitor activity, ..... full job details .....